National holidays of Bahrain in 2019

This page contains a calendar of all 2019 public holidays for Bahrain. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 New Year's Day
Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019 New Year
Thursday March 21, 2019 March Equinox
Wednesday May 1, 2019 Labour Day International observances began with the Haymarket Riot in Chicago
Wednesday May 1, 2019 May Day
Tuesday June 4, 2019 Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday June 5, 2019 Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Wednesday June 5, 2019 Eid Al Fitr End of Ramadan
Thursday June 6, 2019 Eid Al Fitr Holiday End of Ramadan
Sunday June 9, 2019 Eid Al Fitr Holiday End of Ramadan
Friday June 21, 2019 June Solstice
Saturday Aug. 10, 2019 Arafat Day
Sunday Aug. 11, 2019 Eid al-Adha
Monday Aug. 12, 2019 Eid al-Adha Holiday
Monday Aug. 12, 2019 Eid Al-Adha Date varies on Lunar cycle
Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 Eid Al-Adha Holiday Date varies on Lunar cycle
Wednesday Aug. 14, 2019 Eid Al-Adha Holiday Date varies on Lunar cycle
Saturday Aug. 31, 2019 Muharram
Sunday Sept. 1, 2019 Hijri New Year Islamic New Year
Monday Sept. 9, 2019 Ashoora
Monday Sept. 9, 2019 Ashoora Eve 9th day of Muharram
Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019 Ashoora (second day)
Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019 Ashoora 10th day of Muharram
Monday Sept. 23, 2019 September Equinox
Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 The Prophet's Birthday
Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 Birthday of Prophet Muhammad Subject to confirmation
Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 The Prophet's Birthday Holiday
Monday Dec. 9, 2019 Gulf Cup Win Holiday
Monday Dec. 16, 2019 National Day Two day holiday
Monday Dec. 16, 2019 National Day
Tuesday Dec. 17, 2019 National Day Holiday
Tuesday Dec. 17, 2019 National Day (second day)
Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 December Solstice